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J1 EXG

2004 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,729 mi
Last recorded68,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,085 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 68,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 42,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres wearing unevenly

wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,834 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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J1 EXG is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 EXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 EXG registered?

J1 EXG is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is J1 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 EXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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